Cost of Living in Jefferson, LA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
98.8
100 = national avg
-1.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$43,474
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$102,758
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing114.0
Food93.5
Transportation83.2
Healthcare94.8
Utilities98.9
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,113
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,331
per month
The overall cost of living index in Jefferson is 98.8, which is 1.2% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 114.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,474 per year to cover basic expenses.